When Decision-Making Responsibilities Are Decentralized, Benefits Include All of the Following

question 21

Multiple Choice

When decision-making responsibilities are decentralized, benefits include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) increased motivation and accountability.
• B) lower bureaucratic costs from flattened hierarchy.
• C) reduced information overload.
• D) easier coordination of functions.
• E) flexibility in decision making.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while employing relaxation techniques.

Nausea-producing Drug

A medication that induces the sensation of wanting to vomit as a side effect.

Aversive Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual's behavior is modified by pairing an unwanted stimulus with a specific response to create an aversion to that behavior.

Behavior Modification

The use of learning techniques, such as reinforcement or punishment, to change or mold behavior towards a desired outcome.